Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) and Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage options

Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4K display

responsive touchscreen

premium aluminum chassis

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) and Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) vs. Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 35.55 cm x 23.85 cm x 1.97 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy, HDR 400 compatible, OGS Technology, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - WoV (Wake-on-Voice)
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 69 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.36 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 (20VL) Lenovo Yoga 9 15IMH5 (82DE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen
Integrated Options G-sensor Accelerometer
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 0.375 W/kg (body), 0.375 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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